Reply #6: I have no idea how redistricting is done.

[MostlyLurks]

I can't comment on how redistricting should be done, because I have no idea how it should or could work, but what I will say is this:

1. No politician or party should have control of the means by which disctricts are broken up. It's a clear conflict of interest, as evident in Texas and Ohio and California. We can't trust politicians for much, and I'm inclined to say that's triply so where voting boundaries are concerned.

2. Districting policies and methods should be uniform throughout the US. If a formula for deciding on racial/ethnic makeup works one place, I see no reason it won't work in all other places.

3. I'd rather it be fair for all, instead of screwing me half the time and my opponent half the time. So I'd offer my "endorsement" (and all the riches and rewards that come with it) to both the OH and CA measures ASSUMING they're both designed with real equality in mind, and not some short-term "fair" outcome and long-term "screws over the other side" scenario.

Mostly